Upcoming concerts include Eric Clapton at the United Center, Pitbull at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Ziggy Marley at Ravinia Festival and more.
Climate change is consistently warming winter temperatures across northern Illinois, signaling earlier spring arrivals to plants. At the same time, while final spring freezes are happening earlier in the Midwest, that trend is much more variable and hard to predict. A study last year found full bloom dates for apples are expected to shift one to two weeks earlier in the spring across different Midwest climates by mid-century because of warmer winter and spring air temperatures.
Soul and Smoke, best known for its critically acclaimed American soul food and barbecue, has finally opened a long-awaited flagship in Evanston, inspired by roots in the South Side and, perhaps more surprisingly, molecular gastronomy.
Communities across the suburbs will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with ceremonies featuring flag displays, memorial services, and guest speakers with personal 9/11 connections.
From “Twist and Shout” to just “The Twist,” they were dancing in the streets Sunday when hundreds gathered in downtown St. Charles to celebrate the landmark Arcada Theatre’s 100th anniversary.
For the last century, the landmark Arcada Theatre in St. Charles has hosted stars from George Burns and Judy Garland to Buddy Guy, The Gin Blossoms and Loretta Lynn. The onetime vaudeville palace turned concert venue celebrates its centennial on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Beer events are brewing up around the suburbs as we approach Oktoberfest. From traditional festivals to a beer 5K, there’s something happening most weekends for beer lovers over the next couple of months.